Assistant Controller - Fixed term Contract

Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd.; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ADAMA seeks an Assistant Controller on a fixed-term contract to support financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across accounting processes. Reporting to the Controlling Manager, you will handle monthly close, reconciliations, and timely financial information to enable business decisions.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, 3+ years in finance, IFRS & local GAAP knowledge, and SAP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or similar license preferred.
• 3+ years experience in finance and/or accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities with timely financial reporting.
• Lead or support compliance with local, regional, and global requirements including tax and statutory obligations.
• Assist in implementing and executing controlling policies and processes for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare group reporting packages and collaborate with audit teams during audits.
• Coordinate with global Tax, Treasury, and other Finance teams on deliverables.
• Share knowledge and participate in continuous learning within the team.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Local GAAP knowledge

Tax reporting

Finance accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

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Assistant Controller - Fixed term Contract

Location:

Amsterdam - Netherlands

Job ID: 30858

This role is an outsourced position that will support the company for at least 1 year.

Context

ADAMA is one of the world’s leading agriculture crop protection companies.

We have an exciting career opportunity for an Assistant Controller to support the company’s financial operations, helping to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across accounting and controlling processes. The role contributes to the accounting and controlling activities of the company in accordance with local GAAP, IFRS, global and local accounting policies, and ADAMA's corporate governance requirements.

Responsibilities include supporting and, where appropriate, independently managing financial reporting, reconciliations, month-end close activities, and internal control processes, while collaborating closely with Corporate, Regional, and local stakeholders across Finance and the business. Reporting to the local Controlling Manager, the Assistant Controller plays a role in delivering timely, accurate, and actionable financial information to support effective business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and close execution, performing variance analysis, and maintaining complete and accurate reconciliations with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Lead or execute (depending on complexity) compliance with local, regional, and global requirements, including C-SOX, tax, statutory, and other regulatory obligations, and assist in the timely preparation of statutory filings and audit deliverables.
• Assist in the implementation and execution of controlling policies, processes, and activities for the local company to ensure compliance, accuracy, and alignment with regional and global standards.
• Lead or support (depending on complexity) the preparation of group reporting packages and financial statements and collaboration with local and global audit teams during audit processes.
• Coordinate and collaborate with global Tax, Treasury, and other Finance teams on recurring deliverables, ad hoc requests, and cross-functional projects.
• Contribute to a collaborative and positive team environment by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and actively participating in continuous learning and development initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or any similar license is preferred
• At least 3 years of experience in finance and/or accounting preferably within a Big4 environment and/or multinational corporate environment
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS and local GAAP)
• Experience in local tax reporting and filing
• Deep understanding of local requirements in the country
• Understanding of internal controls
• Experience in working with SAP system is an advantage